1st Birthday ...Part 2

DD's birthday on Monday went really well. We had a quiet morning - opened some presents and pottered about the house. Then Grandma came down at lunchtime and we opened the rest of her pressies and then went to the Botanics for a walk. Had a nice wander around and fed the ducks, then went to the cafe for a coffee and home.

MIL came back around in the evening for tea and to watch 'March of the Penguins'. I gave it to DH for Xmas and it has taken us until now to get to watch it! Really enjoyed it - the photography was stunning and the story of the conditions the penguins endure was actually quite gripping.LOL

1st Birthday Party!

We held DD's 1st birthday party yesterday, as her birthday is on Monday and everybody is working! We kept it small - just a few friends and only 1 other baby. Have learnt from experience that our livingroom is not big enough for lots of crawling babies.LOL

DD was a little bemused by all the attention but enjoyed playing with her friend and getting cuddles from the adults. Can't believe it is a year since she was born, the time has flown by in a blur. Seems like yesterday she was a tiny little scrap and now she looks like she is on the verge of walking.

Made an accordian card up for the birthday from a Lisa Beardsen kit I got from QVC - turned out as a very cute little album with a nice pocket for 2 tags to go in, with messages from me and DH.

DH is taking Monday off work and we are going out for a birthday lunch with Grandma and hopefully if the weather is good, a walk in the Botanics.

Daddy's taking us to the Zoo......

Well we went on Saturday and had a lovely time. Weather was dry and mild and NOT windy..often the zoo is like a wind tunnel as its built on a hill but was very still. We met friends and had a leisurely wander about. DD was fascinated by the penguins and the parakeets - although DH felt obliged to carry her as he felt she couldn't see all the animals properly.

Have to say it was one of the best visits I have had to the zoo, in terms of actually seeing lots of animals. The otters were out frisking about and the 2 new rhinos were having a fight in the middle of their enclosure - very impressive to watch though a little scary. The penguins are beginning to nest, so were sitting right against the wire fence..lovely to see them so close up. Actually thinking of getting a zoo membership - 3 visits a year would pay for it and you can visit as often as you like and the carparking is free.

Photo is DH and DD studying the penguins.

With reference to the day I've had.....

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Thank you...I fell better now.

Busy doing nothing.....

Well, bits and bobs around the house anyway. Had a good weekend. Went to the Edinburgh crop on Saturday and had a very relaxing time. Also got to see a demonstration of the cricut in action, courtesy of Jay. Fab little machine but can't justify one at the moment..maybe later in the year.

On Sunday had friends through from Glasgow for lunch and did a cheese fondue, which was very filling.LOL Went for a walk up the Water of Leith later in the afternoon and then back in time for DD's tea. Today finally managed to get DD's 2nd booster injection done..the fifth attempt! First 4 all postponed because of colds, coughs,etc and we were running out of dates to get it done before her 1st birthday. She's got another immunization on the 20th and then her MMR later in the year. Quite nervous about the MMR, have been doing a bit of research on the Net to try and work out what is fact and fiction..very interesting reading.

MIL coming around for pancakes tonight, as tomorrow will be chaotic with me back at work on Wednesday.

Trollie lovely birthday

Didn't think I was going to enjoy my birthday this year. Firstly choked with the cold and then we had to cancel our trip down to see my sister this weekend as DD was poorly. So disappointed and glum on Friday. then Sis phoned yesterday to say if we couldn't come down, they would come up. Which considering they have to drive 4 hours to get here and get a hotel, was a majorily sweet thing to do.

So was with my family after all and DD is on the mend too...have had a nice day :)

Attached piccie is of my trollbead bracelet with my 2 new beads on.